Breaking Barriers | An Evening with the Social Mobility Network

The role

At Howard Kennedy you have all the space you need to be yourself, while working with brilliant minds who will inspire, challenge and support you every day.

We recognise that everyone’s goals are different, and so we want to help you achieve your aspirations. In return, you’ll bring hard work, a commercial mindset as well as sharing our goals, vision and values. 

As a Trainee, you'll be encouraged to be yourself. We know that people perform better if they feel welcomed, included, and valued. Coupled with a supportive culture, we'll help you grow through development and skills building so you can become the lawyer you want to be.

Join us for "An evening with the Social Mobility network" at Howard Kennedy. We are pleased to invite individuals from less-advantaged socio-economic backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a training contract to our online insight event. On Monday, 20th January at 6:00pm, we will provide a comprehensive overview of our firm and the opportunities we offer. Attendees will gain an understanding of our firm's culture, the diverse range of clients we serve, and the breadth of our legal expertise.

Our employee internal network groups are integral to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We are proud to be collaborating with our employee network group that focuses on social mobility to deliver this event. This group is dedicated to promoting diversity and supporting employees from various backgrounds. During the event, you will learn about the activities the network manages and how they help create a sense of community and belonging among our employees. We will also discuss our responsible business strategy, emphasizing our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to ethical practices and sustainability. This segment will illustrate how we integrate these principles into our daily operations and the positive impact we strive to make in the community.

Navigating the training contract application process can feel challenging. We will provide a detailed overview of the process, along with valuable tips on how to make your application stand out. This information is designed to equip you with the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed. The event will conclude with a Q&A session featuring members of our networks and current Trainees. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and gain first-hand insights into life at Howard Kennedy. Our team is eager to share their experiences and provide you with the information needed to make an informed decision about your future.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from our networks and explore how you can start your rewarding legal career with Howard Kennedy. Apply now to embrace your space to be extraordinary. We look forward to welcoming you!

About you

We believe that the more diverse our people are, the more successful we'll be as a business. This starts with our future lawyers - our trainees.

We're looking to invite individuals to this online event that meet one or more of the below criteria, or feel that their socio-economic background has negatively impacted their access to opportunities.

• Eligible for free school meals at any point during education
• The first in your immediate family to attend university
• From a single caregiver household
• Have experienced homelessness
• A care leaver
• From a household without paid employment

About us

With almost 200 lawyers in one location, we ensure our clients have the right team to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. We advise major corporates and institutions as well as entrepreneurial, ambitious enterprises which are often privately or family owned, or private equity backed. As well as our significant business law capability, we are one of only a few London-based law firms with a large private wealth offering. Our clients find our straightforward approach a compelling alternative to larger, less personal firms.

Whether you are an ambitious and talented individual wanting to hit the ground running from day one, or an established professional looking for a new opportunity, Howard Kennedy is the firm where you can really make it happen.

We have earned a strong reputation for our exceptional and uniquely talented people who between them deliver outstanding results for clients. In a firm of our size, our strong team dynamic creates a thriving culture of creativity and entrepreneurialism. Howard Kennedy is a pragmatic and non-hierarchical environment where success is shared, and you are proactively encouraged to thrive at your own pace.

Our distinctive culture is built on fairness and respect. Guided by the firm’s values of talk straight, think smart and be yourself, everyone in the firm holds equal value, and everyone plays their role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring colleagues to do their best work.

At the same time, we recognise and reward individualism, celebrating the diversity of our people and supporting them to grow their practice and drive their own career advancement.

As well as client work, there is opportunity to broaden your horizons at the firm with fulfilling pro bono and charity projects. We have a regular social calendar full of wellbeing activities, charitable and social events too.